AARP, BECU, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network invite you to take a simple step to protect yourself from identity theft. Join us for a free document shredding and eCycle event in your community on April 18.
Events will be held in Everett, Federal Way, Tukwila, and Bellingham. All locations will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with shredding available until the trucks are full.
We’ll also be collecting cash, nonperishable food, clothing, and small household items to support local nonprofit organizations serving your neighborhood.
Event Highlights
- Free shredding: Bring up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes of sensitive documents for secure shredding at no cost.
- eCycle responsibly: Safely recycle old TVs, desktop computers, monitors, laptops, and cellphones. A small recycling fee may apply to certain items, including printers and VCRs.
- Give back locally: Donate cash, food, clothing,…
CLICK HERE to read the FULL Fight Fraud – Shred It! – AARP article.
THE TUTUKA POWER STATION PROCUREMENT FRAUD (ESKOM)
Date: August 29, 2025 Perpetrator: Jessie Phindile Kubheka (Supplier Director)
Case Description: As part of the ongoing “cleaning up” of Eskom, Jessie Phindile Kubheka was sentenced to 12 years (with 5 years suspended) for defrauding the Tutuka Power Station. The case involved a sophisticated procurement syndicate that exploited Eskom’s emergency repair protocols. Kubheka’s company was contracted to deliver three high-specification containers for the power station. Only one container was ever delivered, and even that single unit failed to meet the required safety and technical specifications.
Despite the lack of delivery, Kubheka issued grossly inflated invoices, defrauding the utility of approximately R2.6 million. The Middelburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court ordered Kubheka to repay the full amount. This case is significant because it marks a shift in Eskom’s strategy toward “naming and shaming” suppliers and pursuing full asset recovery. It serves as a stark warning to contractors that the 2026 climate of “Zero Tolerance” for state-owned enterprise (SOE) fraud is backed by active judicial enforcement.
Link to Original: Eskom Official – Tutuka Fraud Sentencing